New reports indicate how employers should embed a culture change focus in leadership development, and the financial benefits of having more women in C-suite roles. Also, the new Sex Discrimination Commissioner chats to HR Daily; an employer has been fined over unpaid internships; a specialist shares tips for more engaging surveys; and more.
Three characteristics underpin today's high-performing cultures, and they are the same characteristics employers should look for when sourcing new leaders, according to an expert.
HR can stem unwanted attrition in their organisations by implementing systems to identify employees who are "ready for the next challenge", according to a talent management expert.
An employee who was sacked on grounds that defied "any reasonable analysis" has lost his unfair dismissal appeal, after a commission found he fabricated evidence and made critical Facebook posts about his employer.
A multinational employer that gained a competitive edge by "behaving more like a start-up" is an example of a wider trend toward building operational agility, according to a new whitepaper exploring digital-age threats and opportunities.
An employee's first role as a frontline manager can be exciting and nerve-racking, for not only the new leader but also the organisation. A proper induction gives new leaders the best possible chance to succeed and become productive quickly.
In a webinar on 7 April, learn how you can apply neuroscience principles to improve employee performance and people skills, build resilience and manage change.
HR professionals have a complex role to play in being the "person in the middle" when employees take maternity leave, according to an HR and technology specialist.
In a case the Fair Work Commission found "disturbing on a number of levels", an employee whose supervisory practices constituted bullying and harassment has failed in her unfair dismissal claim.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
